France

The information on this page is provided as a resource for students who plan to study abroad in France. The organizations, publications, and other resources listed below provide information about all aspects of GLBTQ issues in France, including social activities, politics and activitism, health, relationships, religion, counseling and support, and relationships. A listing of national resources is followed by a listing of regional or local resources.

FR – information is in FrenchEN – information is in English

National Resources

Trans Aidehttp://www.trans-aide.com/National transgender association. Website includes information on various trans issues and information about different activities and services available to transgender individuals and there loved ones.

Sida Info Serviceshttp://www.sida-info-service.org/
Information on HIV/AIDS and other STD’s. Provides information to people coming to France or already there, for short or long-term. Sponsors a 24/hour phone hotline and live chat options. Also answers email questions in English. (FR/EN)

Beit Haverim: Groupe Juif Gay et Lesbien de Francehttp://www.beit-haverim.com/
Group for gay and lesbian Jews. Based in Paris with some groups in other major French cities. The group’s website has a good list of events and meetings. (FR)

David et Jonathanwww.davidetjonathan.comGroup for gay and lesbian Christians. National organization with more than thirty local groups throughout France. (FR)

Regional and Local Resources

Aix en Provence

FAGhttp://asso.fag.free.frGLBTQ student association with contact information and office hours posted on website. Links to other resources and organizations in Aix en Provence, Marseille and elsewhere in Provence. (FR)

Dijon

Grenoble

A Jeu Egalhttp://ajeuegal.free.frLGBTQ organization in Grenoble. Website has information on resources and other organizations in Grenoble. Provides some information about GLBTQ activities in Grenoble. (FR)

Nantes

CLGNA: Centre Lesbien et Gay de Nantes Atlantiquehttp://www.clgna.infoLGBTQ organization for the Nantes Atlantique area. Sponsors social and cultural events, support for LGBTQ individuals. Website has up to date calendar of activities as well as links to a variety of LGBTQ resources in Nantes and throughout France. (FR)

Paris

GLUP: Groupe LGBT des Universités de Parishttp://assoglup.com/
GLBTQ group for students from all 13 universities of the University of Paris. Sponsors various social, political, cultural, and health activities. (FR)

MAG: jeunes gais et lesbiennes (Movement for the Affirmation of Young Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals and Transgender)http://mag-paris.frOrganization of young GLBTQ individuals. Offers support to individuals struggling with coming out. Sponsors social, cultural, and political activities. Welcomes international students studying in Paris. Publishes the magazette quarterly. (FR/EN)